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The Nail Shop
The Nail Shop

The Nail Shop

Nail salon in La Jolla, CA

Rated 4.0 out of 5 (147 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed now

The Nail Shop sits on Wall Street in La Jolla and is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, closed Sundays. Clients can book appointments or walk in, and payment is taken by cash or card. The phone number is 858-454-1350.

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About

The Nail Shop sits on Wall Street in La Jolla and is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, closed Sundays. Clients can book appointments or walk in, and payment is taken by cash or card. The phone number is 858-454-1350.

The salon describes its goal as a relaxing escape where a visit feels like a treat, with careful craftsmanship behind each service. It names creative artistry, premium quality and attentive service as its core values, and says it works with high-end products from brands it considers the most trusted in the industry.

Manicures and pedicures come in several tiers: Basic, Sport, Deluxe, Royal, and the Organic Collagen Spa, Collagen Ultimate Spa and Volcano Ultimate Spa options. Most can be done with gel polish added. Acrylic work includes full sets and fills finished in polish, gel polish or a gel top coat, pink and white ombre, and dipping powder on natural nails or with added length. Soft and hard gel options include a Full Set Builder Gel, a Gel-X full set and a French full set.

Enhancement add-ons can be added to a set or service, including shaping, French and chrome finishes, art design, cuticle work, callus removal, paraffin, added length, repairs and old set removal. Technicians are described as creative and will work from a classic design a client chooses or a custom one.

Other offerings include kids' manicures and pedicures for ages 9 and under, nail designs for the same age group, polish changes on hands and toes, acrylic or gel removal with a basic manicure, and a shoulder massage of at least 15 minutes. Facial and body treatments are a 30-minute Express Facial, a 60-minute Classic European Facial, a 30-minute Back Treatment and a 60-minute Full Body Treatment. Waxing covers the brows, lip, chin and face, underarms, arms, tummy, bikini, Brazilian, legs, chest, back, hands and feet.

The salon says its staff follows a sanitization protocol and medical-grade sanitation standards. Customer reviews on its website describe the team as welcoming, careful and attentive. Prices are listed on the salon's services page.

The salon says its technicians are creative and will work from a classic design a client chooses or a custom design built for them.

The salon describes its setting as relaxing and pampering.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Extras that can be added to a service, such as shaping, French and chrome finishes, art design, cuticle work, callus removal, paraffin, repairs and old set removal.

  • Add'l Length Price at booking
  • Art Design Price at booking
  • Callus Remover Price at booking
  • Chrome Price at booking
  • Cuticle Work Price at booking
  • French Price at booking
  • Old Set Removal Price at booking
  • Paraffin Price at booking
  • Repairs Price at booking
  • Shape Price at booking

Two facials and two body treatments, from a 30-minute express facial to a 60-minute full body treatment.

  • Back Treatment Price at booking
  • Classic European Facial Price at booking
  • Express Facial Price at booking
  • Full Body Treatment Price at booking

Basic through Volcano Ultimate Spa manicures, with the option of gel polish on each.

  • Basic Manicure Price at booking
  • Basic Manicure w/Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Collagen Ultimate Spa Manicure Price at booking
  • Collagen Ultimate Spa Manicure w/Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Deluxe Manicure Price at booking
  • Deluxe Manicure w/Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Organic Collagen Spa Manicure Price at booking
  • Organic Collagen Spa Manicure w/Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Royal Manicure Price at booking
  • Royal Manicure w/Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Sport Manicure Price at booking
  • Sport Manicure w/Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Volcano Ultimate Spa Manicure Price at booking
  • Volcano Ultimate Spa Manicure w/Gel Polish Price at booking

Kids' services for ages 9 and under, polish changes on hands and toes, acrylic or gel removal with a basic manicure, and shoulder massage.

  • Acrylic Removal w/ Basic Mani Price at booking
  • Designs (ages 9 and under) Price at booking
  • Gel Removal w/ Basic Mani Price at booking
  • Kids Manicure (ages 9 and under) Price at booking
  • Kids Pedicure (ages 9 and under) Price at booking
  • Polish Change on Hands Price at booking
  • Polish Change on Toes Price at booking
  • Shoulder Massage Price at booking

Basic through Volcano Ultimate Spa pedicures, with the option of gel polish on each.

  • Basic Pedicure Price at booking
  • Basic Pedicure w/ Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Collagen Ultimate Spa Pedicure Price at booking
  • Collagen Ultimate Spa Pedicure w/ Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Deluxe Pedicure Price at booking
  • Deluxe Pedicure w/ Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Organic Collagen Spa Pedicure Price at booking
  • Organic Collagen Spa Pedicure w/ Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Royal Pedicure Price at booking
  • Royal Pedicure w/ Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Sport Pedicure Price at booking
  • Sport Pedicure w/ Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Volcano Ultimate Spa Pedicure Price at booking
  • Volcano Ultimate Spa Pedicure w/ Gel Polish Price at booking

Full sets in Builder Gel, Gel-X or French.

  • Full Set Builder Gel Price at booking
  • Full Set - French Price at booking
  • Full Set Gel-X (includes Cuticle Trim & Soak Off) Price at booking

Hair removal for the face, brows, underarms, arms, legs, body, bikini and Brazilian areas, hands and feet.

  • Back Price at booking
  • Bikini Price at booking
  • Brazilian Price at booking
  • Brows Price at booking
  • Brows, Upper Lip, Chin Price at booking
  • Brow + Upper Lip Price at booking
  • Chest Price at booking
  • Feet Price at booking
  • Forehead Price at booking
  • Full Arm Wax Price at booking
  • Full Face Price at booking
  • Full Legs Price at booking
  • Half Arm Wax Price at booking
  • Half Legs Price at booking
  • Hands Price at booking
  • Lower Lip + Chin Price at booking
  • Sideburns Price at booking
  • Tummy Price at booking
  • Underarms Price at booking
  • Upper Lip Price at booking
  • Dipping Powder Natural Nails Price at booking
  • Dipping Powder w/ Lengthen Price at booking
  • Fill of Pink & White Ombre - Gel Top Coat Price at booking
  • Fill w/ Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Fill w/ Polish Price at booking
  • Full Set of Pink & White Ombre - Gel Top Coat Price at booking
  • Full Set of Pink & Whites - Gel Top Coat Price at booking
  • Full Set w/ Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Full Set w/ Polish Price at booking
  • Chrome Art Design Price at booking

Photos

  • Salon interior with pedicure chairs, manicure tables and orchids
  • Row of pedicure chairs and foot basins in the salon
  • Salon floor with pedicure thrones and manicure stations
  • Real client nails with shell and flower 3D designs
  • Real client nails with pastel shell and flower designs
  • Nails with red heart and glitter designs
  • Nails with patriotic and bow designs
  • Nails with American flag and bow designs
  • Red and pink heart-design nails on a hand, with the business watermark
  • White stiletto nails with black bow and star designs and pearls, with the business watermark

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Manicure and pedicure tiers from Basic to Volcano Ultimate Spa, with gel polish options
  • Acrylic work including pink and white ombre and dipping powder
  • Gel-X, builder gel and French soft and hard gel full sets
  • Enhancement add-ons such as chrome, art design and paraffin
  • Kids' manicures, pedicures and designs for ages 9 and under
  • Waxing for face, body and bikini areas, plus 30 and 60 minute facial and body treatments
Good for
  • Walk-ins
  • Appointments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Gel and acrylic enhancements
  • Custom nail art
  • Kids ages 9 and under
  • Waxing
  • Facials and body treatments
  • La Jolla visitors and residents
Treats
  • Nail enhancements
  • Nail art and design
  • Nail care
  • Gel polish
  • Unwanted hair
  • Facial and body relaxation
Techniques
  • Dipping powder
  • Gel polish
  • Gel top coat
  • Pink and white ombre
  • Gel-X
  • Builder gel
  • French
  • Chrome
  • Paraffin
  • Callus removal

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